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Episcopal Ladies Meet at Merrick ^^^ Bellmore Firemen Selling Bricks
Freeport Elks' Club House Opens June 1
SOUTH SIDE MESSENGER
OFFICIAL PAPER, FREEPORT VILLAGE
Vol 4, Number 43
Ewenr Friday
FHEEPORT AND BELLMORE. N. Y.. FRIDAY. MAY 17. 1912
$1.00 Yearly, Single Copy 5 Centa
Merridc
te.v.
Mrs. Samuel Benner has b«en visit¬ ing witb relativea in,New York.
f Laat Friday an alarm of fire called the company to the home of Mr. Doty on the Camp Groonda. The house was entirely consamed.
Tbe«annaal fair of the Church of the Redeemer will be held in the Parish House, Tuesday and Wednesday, Jone 18 and 19.
Sunday services nt the Charch of the Redeemer Sunday after Ascension Day at 7:30 and 11 a. m. and 8 d. m. Cele- bration of the Holy Communion at the early service and Morning Prayer and sermon at the second service. The Sunday School meets in the Parish House at 10 a. m. The Woman's Aux¬ iliary meets each week'on TharHdays at 2:30 p. m. and tbe Janlar Aaxiliary each Saturday at 2:30 p. dn. The Boys' Club meets on Wet nesdays at the close of school. A cordial welcome is ex¬ tended to all to attend the services of tfais church.
Mrs. Reed Midmer has retarned to her home following the recent opera¬ tion at the Brooklyn Hospital.
Miss Ella Freeman after a three weeks' stay with Mrs. L. B. Corlies of Kirkwood Ave., left yesterday fer a brief stay in New Yoiic and then on to her old home at Nyack, N. Y.
W. B. Welling and family will occa¬ py their home on Byron Road this week and H. R. Fairfax and family, "Sonny- crcft" on Monday. H. R. Muwe and ^tSititty arlTack at •'tT>eTa#friia6ie" on Hewlett Ave. for the summer. Mr. Moore's health, which haa been poor during the winter, is improving.
Rev. Wm. H. Littebrandt attended the tenth reunion of his clas^ ut Union Theological Seminary, Broadway and 120th St., Manhattan, on Monday and Taesday of tbis week.
At the monthly meeting of the Men's Club held in the Parish House on Toes¬ day evening six new members were re ceived. Arrangements were made for the annaal game of baseball for the Clab cop to be played on Memorial -^ay between the married and single men of the Club. The game will be called at 9:80 a. m. on the field of Mr. McCord. Kirkwood Ave. As the mar¬ ried men have been granted the serv¬ ices of Rodman Rowe of the single men, Merrick's best pitcher, a game which is something more than a farce is assured. A. J. Anthony is captain for the married men and J. Mulcahy for the single men. '
Rev. Wm. H. Littebrandt and Gen. Wood of Lindenmere Drive were at¬ tendanta at a session of the Grand Lodge of the State of New York, F. & A. M., held in Masonic Hall, Manhat¬ tan, laat week.
Tbe out-of-town meeting of tbe Woman's Auxiliary of the Diocese of Long Island was held in the local par- fiah on Wednesday of this week. There were about one hundred ladies prasent and a number of tbe clergy. The day began with u Celebration of the Holy Communion at 10:30 and a sermon by the Rev. Dr. John R. Harding, sec. of the Second Missionary Department. At 12 o'clock the session was addressed by Miss Grace Lindley, General Secre¬ tary of Juniora. A basket lunch was partaken of at 12:46 in the Parish House when the ladies of the home branch provided coffee and tea. At 2 o'clock the session was resumed with tbe Rector presiding. An intensely interesting address was made by Miss M. C. Wood of Boone College, Wo- chang, China. Miss Wood's tale of the recent uprising against the Man- chus and the establishment of the re¬ public when sbe herself was amidst flying ballets was thrilling. Mrs. Wetmore of Christ Srhool, Arden, N. C. followed Miss Wood with such a story of the needs in general of the aouthern mountaineers, "our contem¬ porary ancestors," and tbe need in particolar of Christ School that the afternoon'a offering was given to her on the apot. John W. Wood of the Church Mission House closed the after¬ noon's addresses aa only an expert in the aubject of Missions such aa Mr. Wood is, could. The session closed in time fnr the delegaties to catch the 4:08 west train. Many were the comments of the viaitors opon beautiful Merrick, Merrieic's handsome chorcb property «nd tbe cordiality of Merrick'a branch of the Woman'a Aaxiliary—all well deserved.
Ads. of 1799 in Ruins
of House
I
I Workmen Tearing Down A Hoase I at Glen Cove Find Things of Interest
George McLoughlin with his brother has been tearing down tbe old hoose on the property, which ia to be tbe site of the new tpera house at Glen Cove, and has come across an old newspaper, wbich is thought to be one issued in New York City in" 1799. The name of the newspaper is missing so it is not known exactly what one it is. Many of the advertisements can be read, al¬ though the paper is time-worn, and in these notices various dates in the sum¬ mer of 179i> appear. The merchants advertisements include a summary of their stock at that time.
Some notices appear in the columns; one read:
"For sale. By Aagust Lannuter, confectioner. No. 100 Broadway, a young negro woman, aged 21 to 22 years, witb her boy 2 yrs. 8 roos. She is good English and French cook, washes well, is honest and faithful and sold by ^cr own consent and for no other reason than on account ef her child."
Still another notice says:
"Strayed—From No. 30 Lunftmr St., a black COW. Whoever finds her and brings her to above place will be gen¬ erously rewarded. Wm. Tafts."
A basinesa card in the newspaper reads:
"Deer skjns, 32 bales in hair. 27 ditto shaved. Choijie parcel. Just re- ceiv«dperbrigcer«airos),^9W Orleans and for sale by Alex McGregor. 190 Pearl St."
Anotber quaint notice reads:
"Robert Johnston & Co., 21 Dey St. Have received by ship Liverpool pack¬ et from Liverpool 12 bales blankets well assorted also choice calicoes."
The old bailding torn down was many years more tban a century old. In de¬ molishing it there was also found a penny of 1828 with thirteen stars on it. '^
Bellmore
Smithville South
Don't forget the dance to be given by Smithville South Hook, Ladder and Engine Company in Firemen's Hall on Wednesday evening, May 29. As the next day is a holiday, all should come prepared to thoroughly enjoy them¬ selves and stay late.
The first annual dance of the S. S. C. will be held in Firemen's Hall Satur¬ day evening. June 8. Tbe ladies prom ise a good time to those who at¬ tend. Good mosic and refreshments provided.
(Continaed on pa^^e 8)
Town Board
i The regalar weekly meeting of the I Town Board was held Monday af ter- I noon, all members being present, ex- i cept Clerk Thomas Gilbert, jr., who i has been away some time on sick leave. i About 60 members were appointed ! aa firemen of Merrick Chemical Engine i Companv. No. 2.
Counselor Leo Fishel appeared be- i fore the Board on tbe matter of water ; and gas for tbe Stearns property just • north of Freeport. The water com- i mittee of the Roosevelt Water District i had been in consultation with the own- \ er of the property snd asked for a for- ; mal application, which will be made and the matter will be broaght up at I the next meeting. Supervisor Craft I informed Counselor Fishel that all ar- 1 rangements had been made fnr the in- j stallation of gas and it was decided to I place street lights every 600 feet. j The bend of the Hempstead & Oys- I ter Bay Water Company Corporation i in the som of $5000 was approved. < The sureties are William S. Hall and I George M. Hewlett. I An appropriation of $100 was made ! for D. B. P. Mott Post of Freeport and ' Moses A. Baldwin Post of Hempstead. A renewal of a leaae for Town prop i erty waa executed for Charlea L. i Wheeler.
I Justice Gittens called attention to ] the fact of tbe grant of town land 60 1 feet wide and 12,000 feet long for the I purpose of constrocting a railway to {Point Lookoat Beach. Under the i agreement the promoters were to pay ! $500, which was paid. Tbey were to I start constroction within one year and complete the same witbin 5 yeara. I The time expired in April of tbia year { and Supervisor Crart was authorized to confer with Counaelor J. Smitb to ascertain if any action was needed to declare the grant niU and void.
"Single copies of the Meaaenger can be secured at Greenblatt's newa atore on Railroad Avei)ue or Kiefer'a, Main Itreet, Freeport, L. I. tf
Singie coplea^f the Messenger can be had at William Wolfe'a drug store, Bellmore, L. I. at 5c each. tf
A. d. Russell, who is employed in the local pumping station of tbe city water works, is now enjoying bis an¬ nual vacation.
Jack Shields, who was injured in an automobile accident some time ago, has gone to Mt. Clemons, Michigan, for treatment for rheumatism.
William C. Doncaster left on Wed¬ nesday for Albany, N. Y., where he will spend a short vacation with his wife, who is at present tbere.
The interior of John Adel's batcher i shop has been artistically painted and \ presents a fine appearance. i
May Ask Smith Back I to Freeport
Change in the BoarB of Education Favorable to the Principal
Since the annual, school meeting Taesday night and the election of Rob¬ ert H. Hunt and Wallace Post to mem¬ bership in the Board of Education, sentiment is revived concerning the I dismissal of Roy Leon Smith, from the I principalship of the Pine Street School I following his letter to the School I Board. Both of the newly elected School Trustees were friendly to the j principal, and were active in the move- I ment to reinstate him.
With these two trustees fiiendly or
at least open minded with regard to
tho re-appointment of Smith, it is not
unlikely tbat an effort will be made by
William Doncaster is having cement j t|^ people to bring about his return to
sidewalks made in front of his reai- fieeport. Albin N. Johnson, who was
dence on Bellmore Avenue. j an active defender of the ex-principal's
' attitude when he declined to accept tbe
Major Jones, aged 84 years, died at temporary superintendency of the his home on Newbridge Road this week. ; Freeport achool system, is still in the The foneral servicea were held on ; Board of Education. Thursday. Mr. Jones occirfpied the! Should such a movehient be institut house that was renovated from the old 'ed, under exiating conditions it is fair
school building, his son.
where he lived with
John Wilson, while returning from the Vity on Tuesday, had one of his fingers mashed on the train, by catch¬ ing it in the car door. Dr. Skoo dressed tbe injured finger, which is improving nicely.
John G. Deubert was stricken with a stroke of paralyaia at 4 o'clock on Thursday at his bome on Bellmore Ave. and is very sick. His many friends hope for a speedy recovery.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the M. E. Cburch, assisted by the Pastime Clob will conduct a bazaar and supper at Firemen'a Hall next Thuraday after¬ noon and evening. May 23. Home¬ made cakes and ice cream also on sale. To everyone is extended a cordial invi¬ tation to meet with us and help as make this a goodly success for the benefit of the cburch. Sec'y.
80 years hi^ son.
to assume that Smith will hava three of tbe five members of the School Board with him. Tbe minority mem¬ bers are Walter B. Cozzens and Wil- : liam H. Sammons, wbo voted for his ; dismissal.
A complex situation exists in the ; school at present. J. K. Robbins is I the actjng principal in the place wnich { Smith left, and the dismissed educator I ia atill a resident of the village. More- i over, Samuel R. Smith and Henry L. ! Crandall, who for years have been I powerful infloences in the affairs of ! the schools, have retired from the i Board of Education. I Although Walter B. Cozzens is the I senior member of the present Board of I School Trustees, Albin JShson is fav- I ored for the presidency. He is a law¬ yer and was the tirst graduate of the I Freeport High School to become a member of the Board of Education.
_______ —Times.
Supervisor Proceedings
All members of tbe Board of Super¬ visora were present at tbe meeting held at Mineola on Monday morning.
Sheriff DeMott's report tbat there were 86 prisoners in the jail for the week ending May 12 was received and filed.
Counsellor Charles R. Weeks, in
behalf of the Goodwin Sand & Gravel
Co., appeared before tbe Board and filed
an application asking for permission
to croas the Sands Point Road by means
and another son. They are Charles A. i of an underground crossing, so as to
Jones, Mrs. P. M. Thayer and Mrs. i connect their properties on either side
John E. Ward. I of that highway. A hearing was set
The funeral services were held from I down for Friday, May 31, at 10
the home of hia son Tuesday afternoon { o'clock.
at 2 o'clock and tbe interment was in I Tbe bond of the Nassaa Union Bank Greenfield Cemetery. j of Glen Cove in the sum of >50,000,
r, „ , 7\, V , r^.. I as a depository for County funds as
George Palernio of New York C.ty I designated by the County Treasurer was the guest of h.s brotber, Anthony | „^^ approved and the Chairman auth- Palermo, last Sunday. ! ^^-^^^^ ^^ properly endorse same.
A young son arrived at the home of ' Owing to court orders reducing as- Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Roberts last i sessments and by tax roll shortages the Saiurday morning. following transfers were ordered by a
I resolution and the County Treasurer
Miss Florence Smith of this village ' ^^'f^cted to deduct the same from the and George Palmgreen, of the U S. , amounts to be paid the several Super- Navy, formerly of Merrick, were mar- j visors.
ried last Satarday nigbt at Wantagh ; •^•"om the Hampstead Town Expense by Rev. "rhomas S. Braithwaite, pastor Accoortts to Lynbrook Water District
Major Benjamin F. Jones, of age, died at the home of Bayard Jones, Sonday. He served tbrougb the Civil War aa a Confederate major and after the war removed to Kansas City wbere be was'saperintend- ent of the Water Works for aboot twenty years. He was a native of Gwinnett Coanty, Georgia. From Kansas City he removed to New York to be with his sons, George A. and Bayard. Besides these two sons he is sarvived by a widow and two daughters
of the Memorial Chorcb.
Moses Hant haa sold his excursion boat to Arthar Horn, who will ran daily excarsions to High Hill Beach this sommer, commencing June 1. Mr. Horn has named the power boat "Moses Hunt."
Work is progressing rapidly on im¬ proving the Frederick property. A. G. Patterson will soon start laying thb. cement sidewalka.
The membera of Advance Hook, Ladder and Engine Company are sell-
Account, 77 cents; to New Hyde Park Water District Account, $8.05; to South Hempstead Fire District Ac¬ count, $1.42; Hewlett Bay Fire Dis¬ trict Account, $10.35.
From North Sempctead Town Ex¬ pense Account to North Hempstead Health Account, :$114.56; Port Wash¬ ington Water District Account, $130.96; Port Waahington '..ight Dis¬ trict Account, $202.78; Mineola Ligbt District Account. $14.35.
From Oyster Bay Town Expense Ac¬ count to Oyster Bay Highway Account, $60.46; Hicksville Water District Ac¬ count, $164.68; Locust Valley Light
Freeport
Benjamin Greve wishes to annohnce tbat he is no longer connected with' Charles Knettel in the real estate busi¬ ness.
Progressive Council, No. 66, Daugh¬ ters of Liberty, will hold an entertain¬ ment and dance Tuesday evening, May 28, in Brooklyn Hal!.
George A. Smith of this place, has been initiated in the Hempstead Coun¬ cil, Jr. 0. U. A. M.
Mr. and Mrs. William Schraft- and family of Newark, N. J., were gueats of Miss Ella Seaman on Sunday. Mr. Schraft has returned to his business but Mrs. Schraft wil] make a two months' stay in Freeport.
On Wednesday afternoon and even¬ ing, June 26, Freeport Lodge B. & P. O. of Elks, will have a big show at "The Colonial."
At the regular meeting of Court Iro¬ quois, , Foresters of America, Monday evening, twelve applications fur mem- bership were received.
The annual memorial church e6rvi<:e of Fraternal Coancil. 1962, R. A., will be held this Sunday evening. May 19, in the Church of the Transfiguration. The members are reqaested to meet at the Council Rooms on Railroad Avenue promptly at 7:16 p. m.
A Firemen's Dance, under auspices of Hoae Company No. 4, will be held in Brooklyn Hall on Wedneaday even¬ ing. May 29. Tickets are now on sale.
The regular Spring time-table ofthe L. I. R. R. goes into effect next Fri¬ day, May 24.
The new club house of F'reeport Lodge. B. & P. 0. of Elks, will be opened informally on Satorday, June 1. The date of the formal opening has been aet for Satorday evening, Jone 22.
At the special meeting of the Free- port Club Saturday evening, it was de¬ eided to ratify tbe action of tbe Board of Governors in purchasing a plot of ground 68x108 feet in the rear of the club hoDsab. ' It has not been decided what shall be done with this ground yet, but it will probably be osed''for a tennis coort this summer.
While cutting cheese witb a patent cutting machine in the store of H. C. Schluter Monday, Carl Storck cut a deep gash in one of bis fingers on his rigbt hand. Dr. Runcie attended him and placed several stitches in tbe wound.
ing bricks at 10 cents each. Tbese are | District Account, $186.86; Bayvilie paper bricks and tbey have several; Light District Accoont,$158.30; Hicks- thousand to dispose of at that price, i ville Lijht District Account, $244.17; The money derived from tbe sale of ; Glen Cove Fire District Account. $8.19 the bricks will go toward paying ^or j and Hicksville Fire District Accoont,
$458.28.
Coonty Treasurer Hegeman was di
tbe erection of tbe nuw fire hall. Ev¬ eryone should parchaae one or more and help the boya "pay fer tfaat new building.
rected to refund to Jere Hennesy $29.78 with interest, t^e amoont b^ng for ligbting taxes in 1908 on an aasess-
The Bellmore Pleaaore Clob will give ] ment of $7,600 on 160 acres of groand a moonlight sail to HighHill Beach on 1 in North Hempstead whicb was paid Satorday evening, Jore 1, wben there; under protest. The property in ques- will be a jolly good time at Bob Will- | tion was not in the lighting district. , riarth'a Pavilion. Artbar Horn's boat. The claims of H. W. Jobns-Man'ville "Moaea Hont.". will leave Bellmore j Co. for $432.66 and $436.68 for asphalt
for highwaya at Masaapequa were aad¬ ited Dotwitbatanding tbe reooromenda* *tion of the Coanty Comptroller.
(Continoed on page 4)
Louis Peroni of New York bas bought the building and business of John Ro¬ vegno on Railroad Avenue and has al¬ ready taken possession.
On Thursday, May 30, Decoration Day, the opening regatta of the Soutb Shore Yacht Club for the season, open to members only, will be held over tbe oflScial club course. The races will be run under the rules and ratings of the A. P. B. A. In order to receive prop¬ er classification all entries must be in tbe hands of the Regatta Committee not later tban May 26th. after whicb date positively no entries will be ac¬ cepted.
Tbe members of the committee are: Arthur Njsworthy. D. A. Kennedy. Paul Halpin, F. P. Alcorn and C. G. Hill.
The club bouse has been renovated doring the past montb. and an active season is anticipated. Seven new members were received at the last meeting.
"Tommy's Wife," a farce in jthree acts and chorus, will be given by tbe students of tbe F. H. S., in the High School Auditorium for the benefit of the Student, on Satarday evening, June 1, at 8 o'clock. Tickets are.jiow on sale.
Ye Village School is coming to town onder tbe auspices of Alpha Council, No. 11, D. of A., on Monday evening. May 27. at Brooklyn Hall; Benry J. Raymore as Ye Village School Master, assisted by the Lyric Comedy Foor. Tickets are now on sale.
The Elks, wbo know a go«d tbing, bave installed in their new bome on tbe Merrick Road, the largest gaa range in Freeport. It was furnished by the Nassau A Saffolk Ligbting Com- -pany, who have gas. -ranges and appli¬ ances suitable for all aize kitchens. Better see them now about a gaa range or water beater. You'll want tbem wben tbe warm weatlier strikes in. ' It
page 6)
Wantagh
A pretty home wedding was cele¬ brated at 377 Ralph St., Brooklyn, on Sunday evening last, when Miss filsie Salmon, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Salmon, was married to William H. L. Schaardt. son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schaardt of Wantagh. The bride wore a hand embroidered siiveret robe with white messaline trimming and was given away by her brother. William Salmon. The brides¬ maids were Miss Cecilia Fais and Misa Lillie Gilmann. while the best man was Charles Soper. Rev. Thomaa S. Braithwaite performed the ceremony and the music for the occasion waa furnished by the Alpha Mandolin Or¬ chestra. The wedding march waa played by Mias Anna Herrmann. Those present were: Mr. and Mra. Fred Schasrdt, sr., Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schaardt, jr., Mr. and Mrs. R. Corsa, H. Hallien, Mr. Goldsmith, Miss Mel- lish. Miss Kaiser, Miss Kate Herr¬ mann, Misses Etta and Anna Herr¬ mann, Mrs. F. Gilmann and family. Miss Pauline Kaiser, Miss Cecilia Fais, Miss Lillian Gilman. Misses Carrie and Sophie Roger, Joseph Duse, Henry Fensterer. Henry Bastianson, Arthur Duse, Louise Fink, Augost Bastiansen, Michael Morris, William Salmon, Miss Anna Erdmann and William Dendorper,
At the funeral of ex-Judge Waring, formerly of this place, the Mutual As¬ sistance Association attended in a body and conducted a service. The service at ^he late home on Sunday was con¬ dacted by Rev. T. S. BraithWJ|ite and tbe interment was in the Premterian Boryiog Ground in Freeport. 1^.
TEetjdbS Cheer Circle invitea yee te -.-.--^ a home-made cake and candy sale at the hon^e of Miss Bessie Yoong on Sat¬ urday afternoon. May 25, from 2 to 6 o'clock.
Miss Beatrice Norton, the 19 year old daugoter of Jastice and Mt«w Coro¬ don Norton, was operated upon last Saturday morning at the Hempstead Sanitarium for appendicitis. At last reports she is improving nicely.
Under tbe auspices of«^e Sunshine Club a musicale will be given in tbe Parish House on Saturday night at 8 o'clock. Proceeds for beating fond for Parish House. The following is the program: 1. Orchestra, "The Bohem¬ ian Girl," M. W. Balfek Opera; 2. So¬ prano Solo, "Sammer," C. Chaminade;
3. Reading, Birdsall Jackson, selected;
4. Violin Solo, "Tannebauser," Rich, Wagner Opera; 6. Tenor Solo a, "Ob Fair, Oh Sweet and Holy," by Otto Canter; b, "There let me rest," by Greene; Violin Obligate; 6. Trio, by Mr. and Mrs. Herman and Misa Freda Seitz; 7. Orchestra, "The Pink Lady," Ivan Caryll. The following compoae tbe orchestra and soloists: Ist violin, Miss Freda Seitz; 2nd violin, Peter Avogadro; 'cello, Mr. Chatiea Smitb; accompanist, Mrs. Rhoda Jackson; so¬ prano soloist, Mrs. Alfred Herman; tenor soloist, Geo. W. Schulze; violin soloist, Mrs. Freda 'Seitz^_jreader, Birdsall Jackson.
Mra. Charles Schafer entertained the members of tbe Ladies' Aid Society on Wednesday afternoon.
The King's Daughters Society held a meeting on Toesday afternoon at the home of Miss Delia Fussell. ^
There will be regular servicea in the Memorial Church next Sunday morning and evening. The pastor will offlciate at both services. In the evening tbe second sermon in the series on "Some Faets of Faith" will be given; subject, "Tbe Question of Conversion."
Miss Beatrice Norton was taken to the Lanehart Sanitarium on Friday and-soccessfully passed through an op¬ eration on Saturday.
George Gostave Palmgreen of Rock¬ ville Centre and Miss Florence Mildred Smith ot Bellmore were onited in mar¬ riage last Satarday night at tbe par¬ sonage of the Memorial Chorch.
Miss Eonico Fitch, Latin teacher in tbe Freeport Higb School, waa tb« goeat of Miss Elsie Young over iMt Sunday.
Hempstead
Mr. and Mrs. J esse C. Sammis and daughter. Eloise, who have spent tb^ past eight yeate in tbe Weat and Can¬ ada, faave retarned to tbia village.
The Yoang People'a Society of tbe German Lutheran Church of tbe Epi- pbany will hold a dime Bo<iial on Tbnra- day evening, May 23. at tbe Sanday Sebool Hall. Fraoklin and Orehud Stwta. ^^

Episcopal Ladies Meet at Merrick ^^^ Bellmore Firemen Selling Bricks
Freeport Elks' Club House Opens June 1
SOUTH SIDE MESSENGER
OFFICIAL PAPER, FREEPORT VILLAGE
Vol 4, Number 43
Ewenr Friday
FHEEPORT AND BELLMORE. N. Y.. FRIDAY. MAY 17. 1912
$1.00 Yearly, Single Copy 5 Centa
Merridc
te.v.
Mrs. Samuel Benner has b«en visit¬ ing witb relativea in,New York.
f Laat Friday an alarm of fire called the company to the home of Mr. Doty on the Camp Groonda. The house was entirely consamed.
Tbe«annaal fair of the Church of the Redeemer will be held in the Parish House, Tuesday and Wednesday, Jone 18 and 19.
Sunday services nt the Charch of the Redeemer Sunday after Ascension Day at 7:30 and 11 a. m. and 8 d. m. Cele- bration of the Holy Communion at the early service and Morning Prayer and sermon at the second service. The Sunday School meets in the Parish House at 10 a. m. The Woman's Aux¬ iliary meets each week'on TharHdays at 2:30 p. m. and tbe Janlar Aaxiliary each Saturday at 2:30 p. dn. The Boys' Club meets on Wet nesdays at the close of school. A cordial welcome is ex¬ tended to all to attend the services of tfais church.
Mrs. Reed Midmer has retarned to her home following the recent opera¬ tion at the Brooklyn Hospital.
Miss Ella Freeman after a three weeks' stay with Mrs. L. B. Corlies of Kirkwood Ave., left yesterday fer a brief stay in New Yoiic and then on to her old home at Nyack, N. Y.
W. B. Welling and family will occa¬ py their home on Byron Road this week and H. R. Fairfax and family, "Sonny- crcft" on Monday. H. R. Muwe and ^tSititty arlTack at •'tT>eTa#friia6ie" on Hewlett Ave. for the summer. Mr. Moore's health, which haa been poor during the winter, is improving.
Rev. Wm. H. Littebrandt attended the tenth reunion of his clas^ ut Union Theological Seminary, Broadway and 120th St., Manhattan, on Monday and Taesday of tbis week.
At the monthly meeting of the Men's Club held in the Parish House on Toes¬ day evening six new members were re ceived. Arrangements were made for the annaal game of baseball for the Clab cop to be played on Memorial -^ay between the married and single men of the Club. The game will be called at 9:80 a. m. on the field of Mr. McCord. Kirkwood Ave. As the mar¬ ried men have been granted the serv¬ ices of Rodman Rowe of the single men, Merrick's best pitcher, a game which is something more than a farce is assured. A. J. Anthony is captain for the married men and J. Mulcahy for the single men. '
Rev. Wm. H. Littebrandt and Gen. Wood of Lindenmere Drive were at¬ tendanta at a session of the Grand Lodge of the State of New York, F. & A. M., held in Masonic Hall, Manhat¬ tan, laat week.
Tbe out-of-town meeting of tbe Woman's Auxiliary of the Diocese of Long Island was held in the local par- fiah on Wednesday of this week. There were about one hundred ladies prasent and a number of tbe clergy. The day began with u Celebration of the Holy Communion at 10:30 and a sermon by the Rev. Dr. John R. Harding, sec. of the Second Missionary Department. At 12 o'clock the session was addressed by Miss Grace Lindley, General Secre¬ tary of Juniora. A basket lunch was partaken of at 12:46 in the Parish House when the ladies of the home branch provided coffee and tea. At 2 o'clock the session was resumed with tbe Rector presiding. An intensely interesting address was made by Miss M. C. Wood of Boone College, Wo- chang, China. Miss Wood's tale of the recent uprising against the Man- chus and the establishment of the re¬ public when sbe herself was amidst flying ballets was thrilling. Mrs. Wetmore of Christ Srhool, Arden, N. C. followed Miss Wood with such a story of the needs in general of the aouthern mountaineers, "our contem¬ porary ancestors," and tbe need in particolar of Christ School that the afternoon'a offering was given to her on the apot. John W. Wood of the Church Mission House closed the after¬ noon's addresses aa only an expert in the aubject of Missions such aa Mr. Wood is, could. The session closed in time fnr the delegaties to catch the 4:08 west train. Many were the comments of the viaitors opon beautiful Merrick, Merrieic's handsome chorcb property «nd tbe cordiality of Merrick'a branch of the Woman'a Aaxiliary—all well deserved.
Ads. of 1799 in Ruins
of House
I
I Workmen Tearing Down A Hoase I at Glen Cove Find Things of Interest
George McLoughlin with his brother has been tearing down tbe old hoose on the property, which ia to be tbe site of the new tpera house at Glen Cove, and has come across an old newspaper, wbich is thought to be one issued in New York City in" 1799. The name of the newspaper is missing so it is not known exactly what one it is. Many of the advertisements can be read, al¬ though the paper is time-worn, and in these notices various dates in the sum¬ mer of 179i> appear. The merchants advertisements include a summary of their stock at that time.
Some notices appear in the columns; one read:
"For sale. By Aagust Lannuter, confectioner. No. 100 Broadway, a young negro woman, aged 21 to 22 years, witb her boy 2 yrs. 8 roos. She is good English and French cook, washes well, is honest and faithful and sold by ^cr own consent and for no other reason than on account ef her child."
Still another notice says:
"Strayed—From No. 30 Lunftmr St., a black COW. Whoever finds her and brings her to above place will be gen¬ erously rewarded. Wm. Tafts."
A basinesa card in the newspaper reads:
"Deer skjns, 32 bales in hair. 27 ditto shaved. Choijie parcel. Just re- ceiv«dperbrigcer«airos),^9W Orleans and for sale by Alex McGregor. 190 Pearl St."
Anotber quaint notice reads:
"Robert Johnston & Co., 21 Dey St. Have received by ship Liverpool pack¬ et from Liverpool 12 bales blankets well assorted also choice calicoes."
The old bailding torn down was many years more tban a century old. In de¬ molishing it there was also found a penny of 1828 with thirteen stars on it. '^
Bellmore
Smithville South
Don't forget the dance to be given by Smithville South Hook, Ladder and Engine Company in Firemen's Hall on Wednesday evening, May 29. As the next day is a holiday, all should come prepared to thoroughly enjoy them¬ selves and stay late.
The first annual dance of the S. S. C. will be held in Firemen's Hall Satur¬ day evening. June 8. Tbe ladies prom ise a good time to those who at¬ tend. Good mosic and refreshments provided.
(Continaed on pa^^e 8)
Town Board
i The regalar weekly meeting of the I Town Board was held Monday af ter- I noon, all members being present, ex- i cept Clerk Thomas Gilbert, jr., who i has been away some time on sick leave. i About 60 members were appointed ! aa firemen of Merrick Chemical Engine i Companv. No. 2.
Counselor Leo Fishel appeared be- i fore the Board on tbe matter of water ; and gas for tbe Stearns property just • north of Freeport. The water com- i mittee of the Roosevelt Water District i had been in consultation with the own- \ er of the property snd asked for a for- ; mal application, which will be made and the matter will be broaght up at I the next meeting. Supervisor Craft I informed Counselor Fishel that all ar- 1 rangements had been made fnr the in- j stallation of gas and it was decided to I place street lights every 600 feet. j The bend of the Hempstead & Oys- I ter Bay Water Company Corporation i in the som of $5000 was approved. < The sureties are William S. Hall and I George M. Hewlett. I An appropriation of $100 was made ! for D. B. P. Mott Post of Freeport and ' Moses A. Baldwin Post of Hempstead. A renewal of a leaae for Town prop i erty waa executed for Charlea L. i Wheeler.
I Justice Gittens called attention to ] the fact of tbe grant of town land 60 1 feet wide and 12,000 feet long for the I purpose of constrocting a railway to {Point Lookoat Beach. Under the i agreement the promoters were to pay ! $500, which was paid. Tbey were to I start constroction within one year and complete the same witbin 5 yeara. I The time expired in April of tbia year { and Supervisor Crart was authorized to confer with Counaelor J. Smitb to ascertain if any action was needed to declare the grant niU and void.
"Single copies of the Meaaenger can be secured at Greenblatt's newa atore on Railroad Avei)ue or Kiefer'a, Main Itreet, Freeport, L. I. tf
Singie coplea^f the Messenger can be had at William Wolfe'a drug store, Bellmore, L. I. at 5c each. tf
A. d. Russell, who is employed in the local pumping station of tbe city water works, is now enjoying bis an¬ nual vacation.
Jack Shields, who was injured in an automobile accident some time ago, has gone to Mt. Clemons, Michigan, for treatment for rheumatism.
William C. Doncaster left on Wed¬ nesday for Albany, N. Y., where he will spend a short vacation with his wife, who is at present tbere.
The interior of John Adel's batcher i shop has been artistically painted and \ presents a fine appearance. i
May Ask Smith Back I to Freeport
Change in the BoarB of Education Favorable to the Principal
Since the annual, school meeting Taesday night and the election of Rob¬ ert H. Hunt and Wallace Post to mem¬ bership in the Board of Education, sentiment is revived concerning the I dismissal of Roy Leon Smith, from the I principalship of the Pine Street School I following his letter to the School I Board. Both of the newly elected School Trustees were friendly to the j principal, and were active in the move- I ment to reinstate him.
With these two trustees fiiendly or
at least open minded with regard to
tho re-appointment of Smith, it is not
unlikely tbat an effort will be made by
William Doncaster is having cement j t|^ people to bring about his return to
sidewalks made in front of his reai- fieeport. Albin N. Johnson, who was
dence on Bellmore Avenue. j an active defender of the ex-principal's
' attitude when he declined to accept tbe
Major Jones, aged 84 years, died at temporary superintendency of the his home on Newbridge Road this week. ; Freeport achool system, is still in the The foneral servicea were held on ; Board of Education. Thursday. Mr. Jones occirfpied the! Should such a movehient be institut house that was renovated from the old 'ed, under exiating conditions it is fair
school building, his son.
where he lived with
John Wilson, while returning from the Vity on Tuesday, had one of his fingers mashed on the train, by catch¬ ing it in the car door. Dr. Skoo dressed tbe injured finger, which is improving nicely.
John G. Deubert was stricken with a stroke of paralyaia at 4 o'clock on Thursday at his bome on Bellmore Ave. and is very sick. His many friends hope for a speedy recovery.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the M. E. Cburch, assisted by the Pastime Clob will conduct a bazaar and supper at Firemen'a Hall next Thuraday after¬ noon and evening. May 23. Home¬ made cakes and ice cream also on sale. To everyone is extended a cordial invi¬ tation to meet with us and help as make this a goodly success for the benefit of the cburch. Sec'y.
80 years hi^ son.
to assume that Smith will hava three of tbe five members of the School Board with him. Tbe minority mem¬ bers are Walter B. Cozzens and Wil- : liam H. Sammons, wbo voted for his ; dismissal.
A complex situation exists in the ; school at present. J. K. Robbins is I the actjng principal in the place wnich { Smith left, and the dismissed educator I ia atill a resident of the village. More- i over, Samuel R. Smith and Henry L. ! Crandall, who for years have been I powerful infloences in the affairs of ! the schools, have retired from the i Board of Education. I Although Walter B. Cozzens is the I senior member of the present Board of I School Trustees, Albin JShson is fav- I ored for the presidency. He is a law¬ yer and was the tirst graduate of the I Freeport High School to become a member of the Board of Education.
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Supervisor Proceedings
All members of tbe Board of Super¬ visora were present at tbe meeting held at Mineola on Monday morning.
Sheriff DeMott's report tbat there were 86 prisoners in the jail for the week ending May 12 was received and filed.
Counsellor Charles R. Weeks, in
behalf of the Goodwin Sand & Gravel
Co., appeared before tbe Board and filed
an application asking for permission
to croas the Sands Point Road by means
and another son. They are Charles A. i of an underground crossing, so as to
Jones, Mrs. P. M. Thayer and Mrs. i connect their properties on either side
John E. Ward. I of that highway. A hearing was set
The funeral services were held from I down for Friday, May 31, at 10
the home of hia son Tuesday afternoon { o'clock.
at 2 o'clock and tbe interment was in I Tbe bond of the Nassaa Union Bank Greenfield Cemetery. j of Glen Cove in the sum of >50,000,
r, „ , 7\, V , r^.. I as a depository for County funds as
George Palernio of New York C.ty I designated by the County Treasurer was the guest of h.s brotber, Anthony | „^^ approved and the Chairman auth- Palermo, last Sunday. ! ^^-^^^^ ^^ properly endorse same.
A young son arrived at the home of ' Owing to court orders reducing as- Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Roberts last i sessments and by tax roll shortages the Saiurday morning. following transfers were ordered by a
I resolution and the County Treasurer
Miss Florence Smith of this village ' ^^'f^cted to deduct the same from the and George Palmgreen, of the U S. , amounts to be paid the several Super- Navy, formerly of Merrick, were mar- j visors.
ried last Satarday nigbt at Wantagh ; •^•"om the Hampstead Town Expense by Rev. "rhomas S. Braithwaite, pastor Accoortts to Lynbrook Water District
Major Benjamin F. Jones, of age, died at the home of Bayard Jones, Sonday. He served tbrougb the Civil War aa a Confederate major and after the war removed to Kansas City wbere be was'saperintend- ent of the Water Works for aboot twenty years. He was a native of Gwinnett Coanty, Georgia. From Kansas City he removed to New York to be with his sons, George A. and Bayard. Besides these two sons he is sarvived by a widow and two daughters
of the Memorial Chorcb.
Moses Hant haa sold his excursion boat to Arthar Horn, who will ran daily excarsions to High Hill Beach this sommer, commencing June 1. Mr. Horn has named the power boat "Moses Hunt."
Work is progressing rapidly on im¬ proving the Frederick property. A. G. Patterson will soon start laying thb. cement sidewalka.
The membera of Advance Hook, Ladder and Engine Company are sell-
Account, 77 cents; to New Hyde Park Water District Account, $8.05; to South Hempstead Fire District Ac¬ count, $1.42; Hewlett Bay Fire Dis¬ trict Account, $10.35.
From North Sempctead Town Ex¬ pense Account to North Hempstead Health Account, :$114.56; Port Wash¬ ington Water District Account, $130.96; Port Waahington '..ight Dis¬ trict Account, $202.78; Mineola Ligbt District Account. $14.35.
From Oyster Bay Town Expense Ac¬ count to Oyster Bay Highway Account, $60.46; Hicksville Water District Ac¬ count, $164.68; Locust Valley Light
Freeport
Benjamin Greve wishes to annohnce tbat he is no longer connected with' Charles Knettel in the real estate busi¬ ness.
Progressive Council, No. 66, Daugh¬ ters of Liberty, will hold an entertain¬ ment and dance Tuesday evening, May 28, in Brooklyn Hal!.
George A. Smith of this place, has been initiated in the Hempstead Coun¬ cil, Jr. 0. U. A. M.
Mr. and Mrs. William Schraft- and family of Newark, N. J., were gueats of Miss Ella Seaman on Sunday. Mr. Schraft has returned to his business but Mrs. Schraft wil] make a two months' stay in Freeport.
On Wednesday afternoon and even¬ ing, June 26, Freeport Lodge B. & P. O. of Elks, will have a big show at "The Colonial."
At the regular meeting of Court Iro¬ quois, , Foresters of America, Monday evening, twelve applications fur mem- bership were received.
The annual memorial church e6rvi